| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 655
Appeal against conscription of: Frank Raw
Age: 22
Address: Ajalon House, Fryup, Lealholm
Occupation: Horseman etc.
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council.
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Graham Craig, Recruiting Officer
Summary of Case: Only young man working on difficult farm and dealing with the farming office work for his infirm father. Also has a business of his own to run. Recruiting Officer objects to local tribunal decision: Carry on in current occupation and join VTC.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 May 1916. Allowed. Exempt to 1 Aug 1916 |